I’m tempted to make this a “TITLE ME” post!  Would love to know what everyone would come up with for a title!

Oh, how I adore him…and that “look” he’s so good at giving!

♥ Arline

Hi, Friends of Theodore!

I’m Tesserae!  My friends call me Tessi.  It’s nice to meet everyone!  I thought I’d pop in while Teddy (and Bob) aren’t looking and introduce myself!

I was born in November of 2010.  Just a couple days before Arline’s birthday.  I was born into a wonderful fur family from Ashland, New Hampshire.  They are the Kelim Coons Clan and a link to their site is on the right side of this blog.

It was very scary for me to arrive here at the Grant Florentino  House.  Everyone’s really nice, but I was use to my own family and this was so different for me.  Thankfully, as soon as I arrived, Teddy came over and introduced himself to me.  He left dry kibble outside my door when I was too afraid to come out of the cubby and the first night he kept calling me out to play with him.

I spent a lot of time under the bed at first.  As the weekend progressed I realized I had it made.  Teddy is quite the gentleman and Bob tries very hard to make me feel comfortable.  Arline tells me she was quite shocked to find him half under the bed whispering sweet nothings to me.  (I didn’t dare tell her he also gives me extra treats when she isn’t looking)

They still find me sleeping under the bed every now and then but I always come right out to greet them when they call.  It’s only been four days you know…I think I’m doing pretty good.

Arline is taking me to meet the staff at Dr Storey’s office tomorrow evening.  I might ask Teddy to come along with me for the ride.  I might be a bit nervous and well, nothing seems to phase him at all.

I titled my post Girls Rule just to get under Bob’s skin.  He keeps saying Arline and I take over everything in the house.  That he and Teddy don’t matter.  That made Arline feel bad because she loves Teddy just as much as me.  She’s just taken more photos of me this week because, well…it’s all about me this week.  Shouldn’t it be?????

Nice to meet everyone!

Love,

Tessi ♥♥

This photo above is me in Teddy’s favorite spot.  He likes to sit here and look out the window.  I told him…come on…get over it…we’re Maine Coons.  Do you really think we’ll fit on this when we’re adults?  Really….get over it!

This is a photo of me hiding Teddy’s mouse toy.  Bob and Teddy did not see the humor in this.  Arline and I on the other hand, decided “Boys are Dumb”.  I put three mice under the same shoe.  HELLO!!!!

Eventually I got tired of messing with Teddy and decided to take a nap.

At that point, he had the mouse all to himself and what did he choose to do?

You got it!  He took a nap too!

(see it’s not all about me…I’m nice enough to let Teddy share the limelight for a photo)

P.S.

Time for supper…Gotta run…

Seriously….Why does he always want the mouse I’m playing with?  What’s wrong with the one he already has?????

Good Evening, Everyone!

Arline and I haven’t been at the computer much this weekend.  Busy with Memorial Day events and trying to make Tessi feel at home.  She’s coming out of her shell a lot quicker than anyone here expected.  I take credit for that.  I think she likes me.  Well, if she doesn’t like ME, she certainly likes my stuff.

In just two days she’s managed to steal all my mice toys, snagged my favorite spot on the living room cat tower and has even taken my spot on the bed.

Bob says that I’m a pushover and a softy.  Arline says I’m a gentleman and that Bob could learn a thing or two from me.

I don’t have a whole lot to post today.  Hopefully I’ll have more as the week progresses.  Arline and I just wanted to share some photos with all of you.

Thanks for following me.

Love,

Teddy ♥

Let me introduce you to Tessi…

Her official name will be Kelimcoons Tesserae of Hampstead. (Once she has been spayed)  Arline and I debated her name all week and finally today after meeting her, we’ve decided on Tesserae.  Seems appropriate as Tesserae are the small colored chips used to form mosaics…and she is beautifully covered with all different colored chips.

We can’t wait to show her off to everyone.  Right now she is in one of the cat stand cubes, just getting use to her surroundings.

Gotta run…I think she might miss me!

love,

Teddy ♥

Hi, Everyone!

Things are busy around here.  I’m not sure when summer arrived, but today it’s here.  I’m not familiar with this warm weather and a bit on the lazy side tonight.  Arline tells me Bob put in central air.  Am I ever thankful for that!

First things first….Cousin Emma came home from the vet tonight.  She had surgery a couple days ago and while she’s not eating as well as she should be, I just know once she’s home she’ll start eating.  Vet hospital food isn’t any better than human hospital food, or so I’ve heard.  I’m sure Uncle Keith will be cooking her some chicken and rice tonight and she’s probably all curled up in her doggie bed.

As for me…I’ve got an exciting weekend planned.  Arline tells me she’s found me a playmate.  She’s driving up north Saturday morning to pick her up.  My Auntie Laurie will hopefully go along for the ride if Miss Emma is feeling better.

I’m very excited.  This little girl is five months old and a brown patch tabby with white maine coon.  She’s a bit shy with strangers, but she doesn’t have to worry.  I usually do all the talking and will make sure no one messes with her.  That’s what big brothers are for!

As I was saying earlier…it’s very warm today and I’ve been rather lazy.  I’m glad now that the sun has gone down and the breeze has picked up.  Earlier, when Arline was snapping photos of me, I was just too pooped to pose.

One yawn led to another….

And after a couple more snapshots….

It was off to dreamland….

Enjoy your holiday weekend, Everyone!  Please be safe and most importantly… Please take a moment to remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice keeping us safe!  May our Heroes never be forgotten!

God Bless America!

♥ Teddy (and Arline)

     

Hi, Again!

Second post today, while my thoughts and prayers are with Cousin Emma this evening, I did want to share some news before turning in.

I don’t have an exact date from Arline, but sometime this weekend it looks like I’ll be getting a playmate.  As soon as Arline knows more she’ll let me know and in turn I’ll fill you all in.

I’m very excited.  Looking forward to someone who sees the world from my level and not up high like the two humans that live here.  They’re nice enough…but, it will be wonderful to have a companion that “gets me” and knows where I’m coming from.

She’s a beautiful girl from Kelim Maine Coons in Ashland, New Hampshire. Arline will be going up to meet her this weekend.  I know Arline already has her mind made up so I don’t doubt she’ll be home with us as soon as Arline gets the go ahead.

Her wonderful humans just sent us a nice document with tons of info so we can get things ready for her.  I’ve of course added some new play mice to this weekend’s shopping list.  My gift to her when she gets here.  (don’t go thinking I don’t play well with others, I just thought she’d like a new one of her own that I haven’t slobbered all over)

Keep your fingers crossed that all goes well and we all like each other.

Here’s a sneak peak!  You know Arline, she can’t wait to start taking photos of this cute girl!

Sweet dreams!

Love,
Theodore

Hey, Everyone!

My post is not about me today.  It’s about my canine cousin, Emma.  She’s very sick.  She had surgery today.  It’s a long story, that I don’t quite understand, being a young cat and all, but I know she needs lots of prayers and well wishes.

When you go to bed tonight, please say a prayer for my cousin Emma that she is home soon with her humans who miss her very much and want her to feel better.

Love you, Emma!

Teddy♥’

Good Evening, My Friends.

It’s 7:25pm and the world has not ended as predicted!  I was feeling pretty good about that till I read a news story online by the guy that said the Rapture is upon us and he said October 21st is when it will ALL come to an end in a fiery ball.  Hhhmmmm….geeze…pick a date and stick with it buddy!  I’m starting to doubt you.

Anyway….I scared Arline in the middle of the night when she walked into the bathroom.  Apparently she didn’t expect to see me in there…..

Leave it to her to go and get the camera though BEFORE saying “GET OUT OF MY SINK!”

I’ve got to admit…I do look a bit guilty here!  Like…”what?  what?  I didn’t do anything!”

She kept mumbling about hairballs and the drain…and really…sometimes I think she’s wound a little too tight.

I wasn’t hurting anyone.   …and you’ve got to admit…I look pretty darn cute in there!  Besides…that’s what DRAINO was invented for.  Guys like me who need a cozy, cool spot to take a snooze.

Today work started on the roof.  Arline was very worried I wouldn’t be able to handle the noise.  Again…what goes on in that girls head?

IT’S ALL GOOD!!!

That staging outside looks like an awesome cat walk.  I can’t seem to find a window without a screen though in order to get to it.  So, bath time….

Apparently tomorrow the loud banging will be happening.  Arline told me we can go for a ride in the car if it bothers me too much.  She really is too good to me.

Early night for us all tonight….catch ya on the flip side!

Love,

Teddy ♥

Hey, Gang!

Happy Friday!  I’m just thinking through some things and thought I’d post what’s going on in my head.

I’ve decided I would like a playmate.  I haven’t broken it to the humans yet.  Though I think Arline’s on to me.  I contacted the humans I came from about getting a sibling or niece as they have a couple litters coming up early this summer.

Then I started feeling a little guilty.  I’ve got it pretty good here and I know my adorable siblings will be snatched right up so I started looking at local shelters.  Lots of guys and gals out there that I think I could become friends with…

Well…apparently I am not the best judge of character when it comes to looking through the listing at the shelter.  Okay..maybe I am, as my first choice was already gone.  I’m very happy to hear she found a forever home with new humans to love her.  She was a cute little calico.

My second choice did not like cats! HA!  How does a cat not like a cat?  She’s got to be one nasty girl….hopefully she’ll find a nice quiet home with no other animals running the place and be in seventh heaven.

The third guy, I’m pretty sure Arline would have taken him if she didn’t have me.  Talk about feral!  Hard to even track that boy down as he had shredded his cage tag.  Only guy in the place with no name tag.  What is he thinking?  Anyway…I think he might have beat the crap out of me if given the chance….

I can pick’ em can’t I?  Anyway….inquired today about a cute girl who’s a bit younger than me, which I think would be perfect .  Waiting to hear back about her dowry and I’ll go from there.

A guy can’t rush into these things.  Need to make sure she’s bringing her share into this relationship.  After all, I’ve got three cat towers, my own fish tank and more play mice than you can count that I’ll have to share….oh, and a heated bed…but, I’m looking forward to cuddle time.

If this doesn’t pan out…it’s okay…everything happens for a reason.  I’m just a bit lonely during the day and I know Arline feels bad every time she walks out the door.

I’ll keep you all posted!

Love,

Teddy ♥

P.S.  If would be best if no one mentions this to Bob just yet…we want him to think it’s his idea.  (wink, wink)